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Go VSCode Extension
Rich Go language support for Visual Studio Code
Version 0.59.0 · by Go Authors
Official site: marketplace.visualstudio.com
About Go VSCode Extension
This extension adds rich language support for the [Go language](https://golang.org/) to VS Code.
## Features
* [Intellisense](https://github.com/golang/vscode-go/blob/master/docs/features.md#intellisense)
* [Code Navigation](https://github.com/golang/vscode-go/blob/master/docs/features.md#code-navigation)
* [Code Editing](https://github.com/golang/vscode-go/blob/master/docs/features.md#code-editing)
* [Diagnostics](https://github.com/golang/vscode-go/blob/master/docs/features.md#diagnostics)
* [Testing](https://github.com/golang/vscode-go/blob/master/docs/features.md#run-and-test-in-the-editor)
* [Debugging](https://github.com/golang/vscode-go/blob/master/README.md#debugging)

## Notes
* Additional Go tool setup is required to use this extension so follow the [getting started](https://github.com/golang/vscode-go/blob/master/README.md#getting-started) instructions.
* This package requires Visual Studio Code 1.110.0 or newer.
You can install either the [vscode](https://chocolatey.org/packages/vscode) or [vscode-insiders](https://chocolatey.org/packages/vscode-insiders) package.
* The extension will be installed in all editions of Visual Studio Code which can be found.
* While this package installs a specific version of the extension, Visual Studio Code by default will update the extension to the latest version on startup if there's a newer version available on the marketplace.
See [Extension auto-update](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/extension-gallery#_extension-autoupdate) for instructions on how to disable auto-update.
* This package is automatically updated using the [Chocolatey Automatic Package Update Model (AU)](https://github.com/majkinetor/au/blob/master/README.md).
If you find it is out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and let them know the package is no longer updating correctly.
How to install Go VSCode Extension
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install go-vscode-extension
- Open Go VSCode Extension once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Go VSCode Extension free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to marketplace.visualstudio.com, the developer's official site, where Go VSCode Extension is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Go VSCode Extension?
The version listed here is 0.59.0, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Go VSCode Extension from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install go-vscode-extension. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Go VSCode Extension safe?
Go VSCode Extension downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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